Food, gin and books: some of the best local gifts for a Fathers Day in lockdown
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He’s our protector, friend and walking pun generator and while we can’t take dad out to treat him this Father’s Day, we can still spoil him from the comfort of home.
From endless food options to local gin and beers and books, there’s sure to be something out there to make every dad smile.
FOOD
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Mr Papa
Order a Papa Pack from Mr Papa and treat Dad to some delicious Peruvian street food, from empanadas to Diablo wings. They are also releasing a new heat at home pack just for Father’s Day! Pre-order before midnight Friday 3 September for delivery on Saturday 4 September.
Poachers Pantry
Dad can enjoy a gift straight from the Poachers Farm shop! Order him a hamper so he can enjoy Poachers Tempranillo, Smoked Chicken Thigh, Relish, Poachers Bacon, BBQ Rub and more. Orders must be placed by Wednesday 1 September for delivery in Canberra.
poacherspantry.com | @poacherspantry
The Boat House
Offering contactless pickup, these dine-at-home menus are designed to bring their love of food and produce into the home with modern takes on old classics. Each menu comes nearly fully prepared, with minor heating and assembly required to create a feast in the comfort of your own abode. Outside of requesting gluten-free bread, no modifications to the menu can be made.
theboathouse.restaurant | @theboathousecbr
Three Mills Bakery
Spoil Dad this Father’s Day with a bundle that will last you a whole day of good food. Collaborating with Capital Brewing, they’ve created a limited edition spelt grain loaf using their signature pale ale and malted grains retrieved from the brewing process. Included in the limited edition pack is a Bake At Home Family Pie, Croissant, Sweet Tarts and Smokey Chipotle & Bourbon Relish.
threemillsbakery.com | @threemillsbakery
Italian and Sons
Eat and Treat like an Italian this Father’s Day. Select from one of the Father’s Day Packs that are ready for you to heat, plate and serve at home. Designed for a minimum of two people, add on wines and extra dishes to personalise the experience. Pick-up and deliveries will only be available on Saturday 4 September between 12pm and 4om. Pre-order now until sold before 4pm Wednesday 1 September.
italianandsons.com.au/you-cook | @italianandsons
ILY + XO
Specially designed to deliver a home dining experience to remember, these packs are priced at $50 per person and scalable for different sized households. Packed full of classics and some special surprises, pre-orders are now for pick-up on Sunday 5 September from 5pm until 9pm. Cut-off for orders is 2pm on the day of pick up. Southside dads should head to the XO website to place their order, while those on the northside can place theirs through the ILY website for pickup in New Acton.
OTIS Dining Hall
Have a Father’s Day Mixed Grill Lunch at home thanks to OTIS Dining Hall. Perfect for two, the cook at home package includes duck sausage, garlic lemon butter scallops, lamb cutlets, celeriac slaw, mac and three-cheese ready to bake, and a range of condiments to complete the meal. Order online, and pick up between 10am-2pm on Sunday.
otisdininghall.com | @otis_dininghall
First Edition
Surprise dad for Father’s Day and treat him to an at-home BBQ feast delivered to his door. Complete with sides to share, desserts, a 50ml bottle of Starward Two Fold whiskey and a bottle of wine for the household and your choice of extras to really show dad you care. Everything is provided with contactless delivery to your dads’ door.
firsteditioncanberra.com | @firsteditioncanberra
Assembly
Only available on Sundays and Mondays, Assembly has the perfect answer if you want to cook a delicious and easy dinner for dad. Choose from a classic beef lasagne and a vegetable lasagne available for order. Just chuck in the oven for 15 minutes and dinner is done! Limited serves available so get in quick.
thepeoplespub.com | @the.peoples.pub
Trecento Restaurant
As Trecento says, if his plate is full, he is happy! Send Papa some lockdown love with their $140 delicious four-course menu for two! Enjoy strozzapreti pasta with lobster, gin, mint and cherry tomatoes or 10hr braised lamb shoulder + red wine jus, served with paris mash and green beans for main, and baked ricotta cheesecake for dessert. Limited orders are available so place your order by Thursday, 2 September.
trecento.com | @trecentocanberra
Temporada Rapido
Starting from $70 per person, treat dad to a dinner prepared by Temporada this Father’s Day. They’ve also put together a special Father’s Day Craft Beer Pack so dad can try a selection of the best beers from the restaurant from the comfort of his own home.
temporada.com | @temporadacanberra
Le Bon Melange
If you are looking for a special something sweet for celebrating Father’s Day, a $85 Le Bon Melange tower is just the ticket. Text 0423748063 to order for Sunday September 5.
lebonmelange.com | @lebonmelange
DRINK
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BentSpoke
Get dad pumped with BentSpoke Locked In, a unique beer and food offering that brings a great beer experience to your dining room while locked in! Choose from the BEERDEGA 1 or BEERDEGA 2 to enjoy cold beer with delicious food (with some assembly required). Contact lovebeer@bentspokebrewing.com.au or call 6257 5220 to find out more.
bentspokebrewing.com | @bentspokebeer
The Canberra Distillery
If your dad likes gin, order him a Gin Cube from The Canberra Distillery. He’ll get 4 x 200ml bottles of their best sellers: French Earl Grey (AKA the gin designed by HerCanberra), Blood Orange, Sloe and our Dry Gin. It’s his Friday night drinks in one box.
thecanberradistillery.com | @thecanberradistillery
Capital Brewing Co
Shower your dear old Dad in beer this Father’s Day with a mixed Capital Beer pack! It contains 20 of the finest froths and their world famous red hat. He’ll be drinking good and looking even better in no time.
capitalbrewing.co |@capitalbrewing
Canberra Wine & Spirit Merchant
With a range of rum, beer and wine hampers to choose from, you even have an option to customise one especially for dad.
canberrawineandspiritmerchants.com | @cbrwinespirit
Molly + Amici Bar
No more socks and jocks for Father’s Day! While dad might not be able to pop into Molly or Amici Bar this year, you can spoil him this Father’s Day with amazing curated gift packs. Choose from a Beer Lovers pack, Wine Lovers pack, Whisky Lovers pack or a Father’s Day Picnic pack. Head on over to the Amici website to see exactly what each gift pack contains, and secure the ultimate Father’s Day gift for your dad.
shop.amici.bar/ | @mollybarcanberra | @amicicbr
GIFTS
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Meet Gather Collect
From leather key organisers to cookbooks and puzzles, Meet Gather Collect has something for every dad. Offering delivery and local pick up for Canberra, hop online and find him a gift (or two) he’s guaranteed to love.
meetgathercollect.com | @meetgathercollect
Paperchain Bookstore
Why not treat dad to a book he’ll love?
Orders can be delivered for a flat rate of $8 for orders under $75.00, and free for orders over $75.00, or you can opt to contactlessly ‘click & collect’ to pick orders up from outside the store in Manuka. Ring 6295 6723 or email books@paperchainbookstore.com.au to order.
paperchainbookstore.com | @paperchainbookstore
EDITION
Alice Sutton from EDITION has been making face masks that are the perfect Father’s Day gift. Handmade in Canberra with three layers of fabric and recycled fabric string for just $35, the masks work especially well for beards. Available in grey linen, black cotton and denim spots, pick up in Weston Creek or have it delivered straight to dad for $5.
To order email alicesutton@live.com.au.
editionalicesutton.com | @edition.label
Jono’s Jerky
Buy dad a delicious gift hamper from Jono’s Jerky! It includes six bags of their award winning beef jerky, one wall mounted bottle opener, a Cattle Tag keyring, a stubbie holder, and a Jono’s Jerky 15% discount voucher which can be used for any future order.
Ovolo Hotel
Ovolo has joined forces with MISTR to make this Father’s Day a little more wonderful with two gifts in one! The first 100 people to purchase a Wonder.Full. gift card valued at $300 or more will receive a MISTR luxury gift pack valued over $150 delivered directly to dad’s door.
ovolohotels.com/ovolo/fathers-day
Brew and Sons
Give dad a Brew and Sons gift box that has his favourite treats to show him how much you love him. The Daddy has beers, coffee, house made caramel slice and brownie, local jerky, handmade chocolates while the Big Daddy includes beers, coffee, handmade chocolates, house made caramel slice and chocolate brownie, local jerky and their house made smoked pulled pork rolls with slaw! Order by COB Thursday 2 September for delivery on Saturday 4 September.
brewandsons.com | @brewandsons
Lily Cooper
A range of quirky gifts, perfect for the dad or father figure in your life, Delivery and click and collect available!
lillycooper.com.au | @lillycoopermanuka
Feature image: The Canberra Distillery
